Union City (Hudson Co.)
Union City Early Childhood Center

2200 Kennedy Blvd.

Union City, NJ 07087



Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education

The new facility consists of a new two-story 40,405-square-foot early childhood center located at the corner of JFK Blvd and 22nd Street. The school can accommodate approximately 260 pre-school students ages 4 to 5.

Phase one of the project was completed in December 2004 and involved demolition of the existing building, site preparation, and rock removal.

Phase two involved the construction of the Early Childhood Center by Brockwell and Carrington.

Phase three of the project involved the demolition of three additional properties and development of playground and parking area. The Early Childhood Center opened in September 2007.

Rivardo*Schnitzer*Capazzi, AIA (PA) designed the project. Turner Construction is managed the project.

Union City Early Childhood Center Fact Sheet Center
The 40,405-square-foot facility will accommodate between 243 and 270 pre-Kindergarten students
Small class sizes, with 18 general classrooms
Computer stations in classrooms
1,000-square-foot health screening center
3,600-square-foot playground area
Laundry room
1,500-square-foot kitchen
2,800-square-foot multi-purpose room
Radiant heated classroom floors
Toilet facilities in each classroom
ADA compliant